photographic prints

02.10.2025

Made from photoengraved rollers that transfer photographs to cloth. Several processes, all adapted from color printing on paper.

photochemical oxidant potential

The release of harmful substances that react to form ground-level ozone, resulting in vegetation damage and human health problems.

persistent bioaccumulative toxin (PBT)

Chemicals that are toxic, persist in the environment and bioaccumulate in food chains and therefore pose risks to human health and ecosystems.

persistence

This is a measure of a substance’s ability to remain as a discrete chemical entity in the environment for a prolonged period of time. A common meas...

peau de soie

A medium to heavy drapeable fabric with a satin weave and delustered finish; a traditional fabric for wedding dresses.

pebble

An irregular or rough surface with a pebbly look, as in a pebble crepe.

panne

A finish usually applied to either satin or velvet in order to give the surface a high luster.

panama

Plain woven hopsacking of coarse-yarn basket weave, plain or in two colors, producing a texture similar to that of panama hats.

paillette

From the French for sequin. Generally larger than sequins.